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Thomas Rolfe

Born 27th August 1895 - Died 12th August 1918

Thomas Rolfe (son of William Oscar Rolfe & Mary Pearson) was born 27th August 1895 in Suffolk, England.

He emigrated to Manatoba, Canada.

He died on his way back to Britain to fight in World War I on 12th August 1918.

His grave is listed as "Unknown" but it is stated in a letter to the family that he was given a burial at Sea.

His name is featured on the Gazeley War Memorial in All Saints Church, Gazeley, Suffolk. It also appears on panel 2 of the Sailors Memorial, Point Pleasant, Nova Scotia, Canada.

 

This Page Last Updated 19/11/2008